Didn't know that Peter, I assumed the SP12 being higher spec'ed would automatically make it the best choice - I've obviously got more to learn oh wise master I agree with looking on ebay though, they do come up quite regularly and for much less than a supplier would charge. Chris.

Hi Jiri, these are typical symptoms of aging capacitors & dry solder joints on these machines. Member Dillen (Martin) services these. The "P" on the display is actually a "?" which means it hasn't read the disc. I can offer a repair service to the left hand hinge for any out there needing this. There is also a thread on how

Hi & welcome to Beoworld, other than risking ebay where prices will be cheaper (there's THIS on ebay USA) you could try MUSONIC I don't know of any other store in the UK but I'm sure there will be others out there. You can use SP10, SP12 or SP14 the SP12 being the highest specified. Chris.

Yep - I agree - recapping of this vintage of speakers is time, money & effort well spent. I too got a kit from Martin for my MC120.2's and the instructions provided do indeed make the task an absolute doddle. Chris.

Hi Mark & welcome to beworld. B&O still sell the "V" - sometimes call rabbit ear - antennea. Or you can attach a (ugly) ribbon type or even better an external one of any make & model. You will need an antenna to tune in the FM stations, even a bit of wire stuck in the hole will do for this in my experience. Chris.

Sounds like an amplifier problem. Type 6603 are the earliset MK1's so they will be showing some age now and could do with servicing in any case. The amps unbolt from underneath which will allow you to use the speakers as passives while the repairs are done. I'm sorry I cannot help further with a recommended repair centre in your area but if

Hi Craig, the service manual is on site for silver & gold members. To be honest for the work involved you could simply use an a adptor lead but I do understand you wanting to restore the Beogram to original - it's criminal the way people change these turntables to RCA. There's no real need for it and it seems to be quite common in the USA

No - the 2 extra pins have absolutely no affect on the input of sound signals. Try plugging the turntable into one of the tape or the CD inputs and see if any sound comes through (it will be very very low so you may need to crank up the volume). This will go some way towards identifying where the problem lies. My initial suspicion is the phono input

Obviously parts for these are no longer available which leaves you with 2 options. 1. Look for broken but cosmetically sound units and replace the cabinets - not likely to happen to be honest as most will have scratches of one degree or another. 2. Find a local sheet metal fabrication company and get them to cut you some replacement thin brushed alu'

What is the problem with them? Chris.